What is coleus used for?

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  1. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     
    Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine answered:

    Asthma: There is a lack of sufficient data to recommend for or against the use of coleus in the treatment of bronchial asthma.

    Cardiomyopathy: Forskolin may improve heart function in patients with cardiomyopathy. However, additional study is needed to confirm these findings.

    Glaucoma: Some evidence suggests that coleus improves glaucoma. More studies are needed.

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    Asthma: There is a lack of sufficient data to recommend for or against the use of coleus in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Cardiomyopathy: Forskolin may improve heart function in patients with cardiomyopathy. However, additional study is needed... More